What the Tech? How to recognize a CAPTCHA scam

A new scam is making the rounds online, and it’s a sneaky one. It looks like something you’ve probably clicked hundreds of ...
WGAL

Protect yourself | Computer tech scams targeting your personal information

TRICKS THEY ARE USING TO GET YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION. YOU TURN ON YOUR LAPTOP OR YOUR PERSONAL COMPUTER, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN YOU SEE A VERY FRIGHTENING MESSAGE. SOMETIMES WITH A BLARING AUDIBLE ...
Chattanooga Times Free Press

Tech support scams are getting smarter. Here’s BBB tips to stay one step ahead

This past week, many agencies celebrated "Safer Internet Day" by sharing tips to help us all be mindful of the importance of staying alert to potential safety and fraud issues online. One area that ...
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International computer virus scam with Charlotte ties duped many, took in millions

A Charlotte man was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for participating in a multi-million-dollar, international tech scam that mostly targeted elderly victims with fake online pop-up ads, federal ...